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Can I see one and inspect the hardware? Remember, we discounted Bloomberg's story concerning SuperMicro implants (likely justifiably) for not having hardware an
by kodablah 6y ago
Can I see one and inspect the hardware? Remember, we discounted Bloomberg's story concerning SuperMicro implants (likely justifiably) for not having hardware and not naming sources. Does this story about the ability for hardware to be altered from a large manufacturer at the behest of the government with so few knowing about it for so long (even within the company), unreported by anyone else, and not going on record with their names about it until way later give any credence to other similar stories that may not yet be at the reveal names and insider info stage?
(to clarify, I believe this story and am skeptical of the Bloomberg one, I just find the 15-year secrecy and limited scope notable)
- nojito 6y agoThere's a reason why Bloomberg didn't retract the story. The idea that senior execs know everything that happens at their respective company is borderline nonsense.
- lawnchair_larry 6y ago> There's a reason why Bloomberg didn't retract the story. Not a valid one. The story was false.
- toast0 6y agoI honestly suspect the reporter was at least very confused, but the firmware for the BMC on SuperMicro boards has had some serious security vulnerabilities from time to time --- I wonder if that's the base of story, and it got confused from there.